Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday said he spoke with his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi and invited him to light a torch together with Indian pilot Smit Machchhar on the Jewish state’s Independence Day. In a post on X, the Israeli Prime Minister also said that PM Modi appreciated the “strong, long-standing ties”…
New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday met former President of Chile and Ambassador on a Special Mission Eduardo Frei, and discussions focused on strengthening bilateral economic ties. She expressed concern to Frei on the recent floods in Chile, the finance ministry said in a post on X. “The discussions focused on strengthening bilateral…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday received a telephone call from his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu, during which the two leaders exchanged views on recent developments in West Asia and underscored the urgent need to restore peace and stability in the region. Modi and Netanyahu also welcomed the sustained momentum in India-Israel relations…
Our Science Desk Hyderabad: Scientists at the CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CSIR-CCMB), Hyderabad, have identified a protein that acts as an early-warning sensor against viral infections, potentially opening new avenues for developing broad-spectrum antiviral therapies. The research, led by Senior Principal Scientist Santosh Chauhan, identifies DZIP3 as a protein that detects viral RNA…
Our Correspondent Bommaipalli (Telangana): The CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CSIR-CCMB) has launched a farmer-focused initiative at its Annex III campus in Bommaipalli village of Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district, distributing improved rice seeds to more than 150 farmers to promote climate-resilient and sustainable agriculture. The 50-acre campus, part of CSIR-CCMB’s expansion, has dedicated a portion…
New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah slammed the Congress and its leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday, saying protests would not achieve anything, and asserted that the BJP would remain in power for 30 years as the party existed among people and addressed their concerns. Inaugurating projects worth Rs 8,941 crore for Yamuna rejuvenation, Shah…
New Delhi: Amid protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday said if the opposition brings any fresh impeachment motion against the country’s top poll officer, it will be examined according to rules and procedures. The opposition has twice attempted to remove Kumar. In the first move, the notices…
Mumbai: The ruling Mahayuti and Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi are set to test their strength in the Maharashtra Legislative Council elections, with 182 candidates contesting five seats scheduled for polling on Friday. Biennial elections are scheduled for five seats — three Graduates’ and two Teachers’ constituencies — in the 78-member Legislative Council. These are Pune…
Christchurch: Sanju Samson anchored the chase with a fine 67 as India beat New Zealand by four wickets in the first T20I in Christchurch this afternoon, taking a 1-0 lead in the five-match series. Chasing 225, India responded with 230/6 with two balls remaining. Samson smashed eight fours and four sixes to make his runs…
Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has directed Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh to conduct an inquiry into the incident in which ministers were allegedly prevented by police officers from entering the Nandi Dhwaja (Nandi Flag) puja venue at the Mysuru Palace premises. Ministers Balakrishna, Narendraswamy and Basavanthappa were allegedly denied entry to the puja…
